Summer vacation for Govt schools to begin on May 11
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi on Friday announced that all Government schools under the Directorate of Education, Delhi, will observe summer vacation from May 11 to June 30, 2026. However, according to the official notification, remedial classes for the students of Classes 9, 10, and 12 will be organised from May 11 to 23, 2026, in schools, depending upon the availability of teachers.
These remedial sessions will aim at reinforcing key concepts and improving overall learning outcomes for the students. The Delhi Government has directed all Government schools in Delhi to organise these classes in the school premises as per their feasibility.
The initiative is aimed at helping students revise key concepts and prepare better for board-level and critical examinations.
According to the notification, the classes will be held from 7.30 am to 10.30 am, while teachers will report from 7.20 am to 11 am. There will be three periods of one hour each.
In double-shift schools, the classes will be conducted in separate wings.
“For Classes 9 and 10, the focus will be on Science and Mathematics, though heads of school may choose other subjects based on academic requirements, result analysis and availability of subject teachers,” the notification said.
For Class 12, subjects for remedial teaching will be decided by the head of school as per students’ requirements.
The DoE has directed school heads to prepare timetables before the vacation and submit them to the concerned Deputy Director of Education (DDE). Schools have also been instructed to inform students and parents through available communication channels.
Attendance will be marked online, and wearing the school uniform has been made mandatory. Schools have also been asked to obtain parental consent from students attending the sessions.
The circular further stated that teachers have been directed to improve students’ performance, while library facilities will remain open for self-study and book issuance.
Heads of schools have been instructed to ensure the availability of clean drinking water and other basic amenities for students attending the classes. Guest and contract teachers may also be engaged wherever required.
The circular said regular teachers deputed for remedial classes will be granted earned leave, while guest teachers will be paid as per norms.
“DDEs at district and zonal levels to ensure effective implementation of the programme and conduct daily visits to at least two schools where the remedial classes are being held,” the circular added.
In double-shift schools, classes will be conducted in separate wings to ensure smooth functioning.
School heads have been instructed to prepare timetables in advance and submit them to the respective District Deputy Director of Education (DDE).
Students and parents must be informed through all available communication channels.
Remedial classes
- Students: 7:30 to 10:30 am
- Teachers: 7:20 to 11:00 am
- 3 one-hour periods daily
- 7:30 am — 8:30 am
- 8:30 am — 9:30 am
- 9:30 am —10:30 am
